On February 28th the Arkansas Senate called for a federal constitutional convention to take up an amendment effectively banning gay marriage throughout the country.
At the beginning of february Sen. Jason Rapert filed a senate joint resolution proposing an amendment banning gay marriage and abortion. He says he filed the bill because he is working on the will of the people of Arkansas.

The University of Arkansas- Fort Smith has partnered with One Billion Rising and the Donald W. Reynolds Crisis Intervention Center to host an event on Feb. 14th. Starting at noon in front of the University Bell Tower, local survivors of domestic violence will speak while information tables set up by local agencies will be available for anyone at the event. Hot dogs and drinks will be served to anyone in attendance. Immediately following the speakers, the dance and walk to end violence against women and girls will take place.

The buzz of the Fort Smith Marathon from the past two years picked up right where it left off as over 500 runners participated in the third annual race.
Runners from all over the country came to experience the unique “Grit” themed race that Fort Smith offers. Runners participated in the full, half, and relay marathon throughout the day on Sunday, February 12, 2017.